DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY 101 BUCHANAN ROAD ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND 21402-5100 COMDTMIDNINST 1710.13B OPS AUG 3 0 2021 COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN INSTRUCTION 1710.13B From: Commandant of Midshipmen, U.S. Naval Academy Subj: USNA SCUBA EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY STANDARD OPERA TING PROCEDURES Ref: (a) USNA SCUBA ECA Constitution (b) COMDTMIDNINST 7041.lK (c) COMDTMINDINST 4653.lR (d) COMDTMIDNINST 5400.6X ( e) Professional Association of Diving Instructors Diving Procedure Manuals (f) National Association of Underwater Instructors Diving Procedure Manuals (g) National Association of SCUBA Diving Schools Diving Procedure Manuals (h) Scuba Schools International Diving Procedure Manuals (i) Young Men's Christian Association Diving Procedure Manuals G) COMDTMIDNINST 1710.14R Encl: (1) Individual Staff Responsibilities (2) Standard Operating Procedures (3) Safety Standdown Procedures (4) USNA SCUBA Club Equipment Check-Out Procedures and Policy 1. Purpose. To promulgate instructions on responsibilities, safety, and standard procedures for all Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) Diving activities of the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) SCUBA Extracurricular Activity (ECA). 2. Cancellation. COMDTMIDNINST 1710.13A. 3. Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to all members within the SCUBA ECA at theUSNA. 4. Objective. To provide the highest degree of professional training to midshipmen at the USNA in recreational SCUBA Diving and exposure to diving-related communities in the Navy. This instruction will establish safety policy, standardize procedures, and delineate operational responsibilities for the USNA SCUBA ECA. This instruction will also provide a guideline for midshipmen to further their diving education following basic certification through advanced training, ECA-sponsored dives, individual diving, or diving-related activities. All SCUBA ECA COMDTMIDNINST 1710.13B AUG 3 0 2021 operations are intended to better prepare midshipmen morally, mentally and physically for a career in the Naval Service, regardless of their service assignment. 5. Action. Midshipmen and Officers belonging to or supporting the USNA SCUBA ECA activities will conduct diving operations in accordance with references (a) through (j). Midshipmen conducting diving on their own are also required to follow these procedures in accordance with Operational Risk Management (ORM) procedures, after obtaining permission from their Battalion Officer, per reference (d). 6. Records Management a. Records created as a result of this instruction, regardless of format or media, must be maintained and dispositioned for the standard subject identification codes (SSIC) 1000 through 13000 series per the records disposition schedules located on the Department of the Navy/Assistant for Administration (DON/AA), Directives and Records Management Division (DRMD) portal page at https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/DUSNM/DONAA/DRM/Records­ and-Information-Management/Approved%20Record%20Schedules/Forms/Allltems.aspx. b. For questions concerning the management of records related to this instruction or the records disposition schedules, please contact your local records manager. 7. Review and Effective Date. Per OPNAVINST 5215.17A, the Commandant of Midshipmen's Operations Officer will review this instruction annually around the anniversary of its issuance date to ensure applicability, currency, and consistency with Federal, Department of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, and Navy policy and statutory authority using OPNAV 5215/40 Review of Instruction. This instruction will be in effect for 10 years, unless revised or cancelled in the interim, and will be reissued by the IO-year anniversary date if it is still required, unless it meets one of the exceptions in OPNAVINST 5215.17A, paragraph 9. Otherwise, if the instruction is no longer required, it will be processed for cancellation as soon as the need for cancellation is known following the guidance in OPNAV Manual 5215.1 ~ 16. 1.f1:l ~ DONOUGH III Releasability and distribution: This instruction is cleared for public release and is available electronically via the USNA Commandant Web Page, https://www.usna.edu/Commandant/comdinst.php 2 COMDTMIDNINST 1710.13B AUG 3 0 2021 INDIVIDUAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The specific tasks and responsibilities assigned to each position may be modified as required in accordance with the Officer Representative and/or Midshipman Officer in Charge (OIC). One person may hold more than one of these positions simultaneously but only if an insufficient quantity or quality of personnel are available. The following positions (with the exception of the Officer Representative (0-Rep) and Enlisted Representative (E-Rep) will be elected by the previous year's staff, assuming proper qualifications and current certifications are in place per position requirements. Diving certifications may be from any authorized SCUBA organization. a. 0-Rep. Will be a commissioned officer in the Naval service appointed by the Commandant of Midshipmen to oversee the operation of the USNA SCUBA ECA. They will also ensure that all rules, regulations, and instructions pertaining to the ECA are being adhered to. They will be a certified SCUBA diver either through the Navy or in civilian diving, and should be familiar with dive equipment and operations. If approved by the Commandant of Midshipmen, there may be an Assistant 0-Rep of equal or lesser rank who will fulfill the 0- Rep's duties when they are not available. The 0-Rep is not required to maintain Navy diving certifications if no longer in a paid diving duty status. b. E-Rep. Will be a senior enlisted leader in the Naval service assigned to the USNA, and appointed by the Commandant of Midshipmen to assist the 0-Rep in overseeing the operation of the USNA SCUBA ECA. They will apply fleet experience by focusing on fleet alignment in all ECA operations via midshipman leadership and core mission competencies. They will be a certified SCUBA diver either through the Navy (preferable) or in civilian diving, and should be familiar with dive equipment and operations. If approved by the Commandant of Midshipmen, there may be an Assistant E-Rep of equal or lesser rank than the E-Rep who will fulfill the E­ Rep's duties when they are not available. c. Midshipmen OIC, USNA SCUBA ECA. Will be a First Class Midshipman elected as President according to the by-laws of the USNA SCUBA ECA Constitution for their First Class year and will assume overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the SCUBA ECA. They should be certified as a Divemaster by any authorized certifying agency of recreational SCUBA diving. In addition to this overall responsibility, the OIC's duties will include: (1) Function as the head of the USNA SCUBA ECA and be responsible to the Extra Curricular Activities Officer (ECAO) and the Commandant of Midshipmen for procurement, custody, issue, repair, preventive maintenance, training, and proper use of all diving equipment. They will have thorough knowledge of each department, to include but not limited to Operations, Training, Treasury, Supply and Administration duties, and have responsibility over the ECA Department Heads and all staff officers and members. (2) Ensure that all diving equipment is maintained in a high state of readiness and that maintenance records are accurately kept. Enclosure (1) COMDTMIDNINST 1710.13B AUG 3 0 2021 (3) Ensure that all ECA personnel are knowledgeable and current in certifications and qualifications, and that periodic refresher lectures are given in the medical and physiological aspects of diving, use of equipment, diving tables and computer usage, and practical water refresher training to maintain competency in confined and open water spaces and maintain operational readiness. (4) Ensure that all members are familiar with the general diving procedures and applicable instructions. (5) Ensure that an adequate number of personnel are qualified as diving supervisors for each event. (6) Formulate and submit budgetary requirements for the maintenance and operation of the SCUBA ECA with the Treasurer, and approve expenditures of funds allocated in accordance with reference (b ). (7) Ensure that the USNA SCUBA ECA locker in the 4th Wing Basement is well maintained and able to meet the operational needs of the ECA. d. Executive Officer (XO). Will be a First or Second Class Midshipman elected as Vice President according to the by-laws of the USNA SCUBA ECA Constitution and will assist the OIC in the safe and efficient operation of the SCUBA ECA, and substitute in the OIC's absence. They should hold, at the least, a Rescue Diver certification while also in the process of certifying as a Divemaster. In addition, their duties will include the following: (1) Serve in a capacity equivalent to that of an XO, so that they have overall responsibility of the safe and efficient operation and communication of the ECA's Department Heads and other staff members. (2) Oversee accountability of all ECA staff and members, to include but not limited to correct certification levels, recent activity, dues, rentals, and operations. e. Operations Officer (OPS). Will be a First or Second Class Midshipman elected according to the by-laws of the USNA SCUBA ECA Constitution and will assume responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the SCUBA ECA with regard to all activities that do not specifically and exclusively involve certification courses. They will report to the XO for